Forklift Operators for hire in San Francisco, CA
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Most popular skills
Lift Truck10%Forklift8%Heavy Lifting7%Education level
High school diploma or GED82%Associate's degree9%Vocational or technical training9%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%6-10 years40%Current company
Tesla
BakeMark
MinghuaTime at current job
2-5 years75%1-2 years25%
Browse Indeed's database of 3,474 profiles for Forklift Operators in San Francisco, CA
Last updated: Oct 9, 2026
Forklift Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in San Francisco, CA: $58,903 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $49,927 – $69,494 yearly
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Forklift Operator / Order Picker
Oakland, California
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsLifting EquipmentLift TruckForkliftMaterial Handling Equipment OperationWarehouse Material Handler
Richmond, California
Licenses & certifications
DOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsForklift CertificationLifting EquipmentLift TruckForkliftDock Worker/Forklift Operator
Oakland, California
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CCertified ArboristForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Warehouse Supervisor ExperienceHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrder Picker/Forklift Operator
Oakland, California
Licenses & certifications
Forklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLifting EquipmentAir SamplingGas Leak DetectorsForklift Operator
South San Francisco, California
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10ServsafeForklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingHost/Hostess ExperienceOrganizational SkillsConstruction ExperienceDrywallCustomer ServiceMaterial handler/Forklift Operator licensed
San Francisco, California
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftMaterial Handling Equipment OperationCDL CClean Driving RecordForklift CertificationLift TruckSkills
DrivingCourierAutomotive TechnologyAutomotive EngineeringMaintenance WorkMaintenance
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What's the average time to fill a forklift operator role?
The average time to fill a forklift operator role is 45 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do forklift operators tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a forklift operator include: lift truck, forklift and heavy lifting.
What licenses or certifications are common for forklift operators?
Common licenses or certifications for forklift operators include: Forklift Certification, Driver's License and Non-CDL Class C.
What are some job titles related to forklift operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to forklift operators include: forklift operator / order picker, material handler/forklift operator licensed and dock worker/forklift operator.
What level of education is common for a forklift operator?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a forklift operator in San Francisco, CA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a forklift operator?
Most forklift operators have 15 years of professional experience.
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